Al-Firdaws Madrasa, Aleppo

Name: Al-Firdaws Madrasa
Address: Aleppo, Syria

#31 among attractions in Aleppo

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Al-Firdaws Madrasa, also known as School of Paradise, is a 13th-century complex located southwest of Bab al-Maqam in Aleppo, Syria and consists of a madrasa, mausoleum and other functional spaces. It was established in 1235/36 by Dayfa Khatun, who would later serve as the Ayyubid regent of Aleppo. It is the largest and best known of the Ayyubid madrasas in Aleppo. Due to its location outside the city walls, the madrasa was developed as a freestanding structure. ()

Local name: مدرسة الفردوسCoordinates: 36°11'12"N, 37°9'19"E

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Al-Firdaws Madrasa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citadel of Aleppo, Great Mosque of Aleppo, Al-Shibani Church, Al-Sultaniyah Madrasa.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Al-Firdaws Madrasa?

Nearby attractions include Ancient City of Aleppo, Aleppo (10 min walk), Bab al-Maqam, Aleppo (12 min walk), Bab Qinnasrin, Aleppo (14 min walk), Al-Tawashi Mosque, Aleppo (17 min walk).

How to get to Al-Firdaws Madrasa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Al-Firdaws Madrasa:

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المنشية الجديدة (27 min walk)
موقف القصر البلدي • Lines: الحمدانية غربي (30 min walk)